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What does an aggressive investment portfolio look like? How should aggressive investors choose stocks? An aggressive investment portfolio follows strategies of aggressive investors, who spend a lot of time doing meticulous research on their stocks. In The Intelligent Investor, Benjamin Graham provides criteria for building an aggressive investment portfolio. Read more about aggressive investing and building an aggressive investment portfolio?
What is the grit method? Are there any reasons this method might not work? The grit method argues that passion and perseverance are better markers of success than talent or intelligence. The method is widely accepted, but there are some counterarguments, like having too much grit. Keep reading to find out more about the grit method.
What was AAA Enterprises? How did the company fall and what business lessons can we learn from it about investing? AAA Enterprises was a business that sold mobile homes. They entered the stock market and grew rapidly, before filing for bankruptcy in 1971. Read more about AAA Enterprises and its stock history.
What are the most common myths about memory? How do memory myths keep you from making sense of your past experiences? There are a few common myths about memory that hinder people’s ability to understand and manage their memories. Just like the other brain functions, when you know how your brain stores and processes memories, you can prevent them from controlling you. Here are 2 most common myths about memory debunked.
What do we mean when we talk about a fair negotiation? And is there such a thing as an objectively fair outcome? People are powerfully guided by their expectations of a fair negotiation. This can mean three different things—two of them are underhanded tricks, and one sets the stage for open negotiation. Read about fair negotiation and what it means.
How can advertising agency management skills help you manage your agency’s money? What do you need to know about managing money for your agency? Advertising agency management isn’t just about wowing clients and producing creative work. You’ll also need basic business skills for managing money and finances. Check out this advice for advertising agency management from Ogilvy on Advertising.
Does reading emotions come easy to you? Do you think you can always decipher a person’s true emotional state behind their outward demeanor? Reading emotions of others is not always easy. In some situations, people don’t want to reveal their true emotional state for whatever reason. More often that not, however, they end up doing so inadvertently. But it takes a keen eye to decipher it. Keep reading to to learn how to master reading emotions that are hidden beneath the surface of the superficial demeanor.
Why does expressing empathy make people feel so uncomfortable? What can you do to overcome these feelings and learn to empathize in a more authentic and natural way? Expressing empathy can feel strange, especially when we’re not used to talking aboexpressiut emotions at all. But mastering this skill is important because empathy is it related to many socio-psychological life outcomes. Read about the importance of expressing empathy and how it can help you relate to others on a more authentic and meaningful level.
Why is implementing change important? How can you get better at implementing change? Implementing change is an important part of building a successful organization, according to Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull. Things can’t always stay the same and you have to adapt to the randomness or pursue changes to stay successful. Read more about implementing change and what Ed Catmull says about it in his book Creativity, Inc.
Where does consciousness come from? Is there any evidence to explain the development of consciousness? The development of consciousness is a topic considered in The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins. Evolution and consciousness are arguably a natural pairing because animals are able to learn and develop over time. Read more about the development of consciousness according to Richard Dawkins.